Tajikistan

Tajikistan is a rugged country with abundant valleys to the north and south. Mountains belonging to the highest ranges of Central Asia make up 93% of the total area of the country. Tajikistan is richly endowed with mineral resources such as gold, silver, and antimony. Exports of cotton and aluminum contribute significantly to the country's economy.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs


Feature
Grant to mitigate the impact of global economic slowdown: The World Bank approved the $25.4-million Fourth Programmatic Development Policy Grant for Tajikistan to help the government mitigate the impact of the global economic slowdown and continue the implementation of its medium-term reform program. Read more.

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Economic Outlook

The highlight from the Asian Development Outlook 2010:
Falling remittance inflows, which hit welfare in rural areas, as well as weak external demand for export commodities slowed growth in 2009 and took down foreign exchange reserves. Aluminum and cotton production, in particular, were pummeled. The government launched an ambitious reform program for private sector development. With improvement in its major trade partners, the outlook is for higher, though still moderate, growth. Successful implementation of an ongoing reform program is critical for developing the private sector and broadening the production base, which is needed to underpin long-term growth. Read more.


3.6.1 GDP growth

More economic and social indicators for Tajikistan from the World Bank's World Development Indicators online.


Human Development

The United Nations Development Programme's Human Development Report program has prepared a series of reports on Tajikistan.


Partner Institutions and Tajikistan

 

Latest Country Projects
Energy Emergency Recovery Assistance Project - Additional Financing
Regional Power Rehabilitation
Dushanbe-Kyrgyz Border Road Rehabilitation Project, Phase II (Supplementary)
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Official National Documents
National Development Strategy
Draft Poverty Reduction Strategy for 2010-2012
Public Administration Reform Strategy
Draft State Program on Transport Development for Tajikistan, 2010-2025
Customs Code of Tajikistan
The Concept of Development of Customs Authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan
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